Conclusion and Logbook
This is just the beginning. Teaching ESL with technology in a classroom or online, asynchronously, synchronously, or in a hybrid fashion is the new reality. There is no turning back.
According to your context, you should ask yourself:
What should I do?
- Become aware of digital platforms and learn how to use them
- Organize my online classrooms efficiently
- Plan according to my pedagogical intentions to develop the three ESL competencies
- Select the pedagogical tools I already use in class that I could use in an online setting
- Prepare a work plan indicating synchronous and asynchronous activities
- Transit from isolated activities to in-context LESs
- Learn and grow from my mistakes
- Ask for help when I can’t find the information online
Distance Teaching Resources for ESL teachers Open in a new window
We are lucky to be working with the purest members of our society. They come to us with open minds and questions about the world around them. The world is at our fingertips, so let’s cherish the chance we have not just to be their guides but also to make the journey with them.
At any time, feel free to ask for support. You can reach RECIT’s educational advisor on this directory page.
Logbook
In order for you to keep track of your reflections throughout your online teaching experience, use the logbook below and feel free to adapt it.
Logbook – Adapter – Module 3b : English as a second language (.docx) Download Word document
Pour en savoir plus
- RÉCIT domaine des langues webinar: Distance Teaching: Winning Strategies for ESL Open in a new window
- RÉCIT domaine des langues webinars: C1 Online: It’s Possible Open in a new window
- Example of distance teaching activities you can use in your classroom: Service national du RÉCIT domaine des langues Open in a new window
- Online course on Campus RÉCIT: Planning the Integration of Technology in the ESL Classroom Open in a new window
- A page where you can find a variety of tools for your ESL class: Web Tools for ESL Teachers Open in a new window
Distance Teaching Website for ESL Open in a new window
- Swarthmore KnowledgeBase. kb.swarthmore.edu/display/ACADTECH/ Open in a new window Best Practices for Teaching Remotely. “10 Tips for Effective Online Discussions.”
- EDUCAUSE Review, er.educause.edu/blogs/2018/11/10-tips-for-effective-online-discussions Open in a new window
- “Active Learning in an Online Course.” Active Learning in an Online Course | ODEE Resource Center, resourcecenter.odee.osu.edu/course-design-and-pedagogy/active-learning-online-course Open in a new window
- “English as a Second Language.” English as a Second Language | Ministère de l'Éducation et De l'Enseignement Supérieur, www.education.gouv.qc.ca/en/teachers/quebec-education-program/elementary/languages/english-as-a-second-language/ Open in a new window
- Johnston, Jason. “Best Practices for Synchronous Online Discussions - Higher E.” Learning, 6 Feb. 2017, higherelearning.com/best-practices-for-synchronous-online-discussions Open in a new window
- Learning, Tech &. “Best Practices in Live Synchronous Online Teaching.” TechLearningMagazine, Tech & Learning, 23 Feb. 2009, www.techlearning.com/news/best-practices-in-live-synchronous-online-teaching Open in a new window
- “Les Données Probantes En Éducation.” CTREQ, 5 Oct. 2016, www.ctreq.qc.ca/les-donnees-probantes-en-education/ Open in a new window
- Ralph, Michael. “Teaching Strategies of Award-Winning Online Instructors.” Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation, 17 Apr. 2020, www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-strategies-award-winning-online-instructors Open in a new window
- “Strategies for Managing Online Discussions.” Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning, 18 Sept. 2014, www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/strategies-managing-online-discussions/ Open in a new window
- “Synchronous Online Classes: 10 Tips for Engaging Students.” Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning, 26 June 2017, www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/synchronous-online-classes-10-tips-engaging-students/ Open in a new window
- “Synchronous Online Language Teaching: Strategies to Support Learner Development.” Online Teaching and Learning: Sociocultural Perspectives, doi:10.5040/9781472542007.ch-005
- “Tips for Teaching Online.” Online, 11 Mar. 2020, online.wharton.upenn.edu/blog/tips-for-teaching-online/ Open in a new window
- Wilson, Kristina. “Best Practices for Synchronous Sessions - SPS: Distance Learning.” SPS, 31 Aug. 2017, dl.sps.northwestern.edu/blog/2017/06/best-practices-synchronous-sessions/ Open in a new window
Works cited
- Swarthmore KnowledgeBase. kb.swarthmore.edu/display/ACADTECH/ Open in a new window Best Practices for Teaching Remotely
- “10 Tips for Effective Online Discussions.” EDUCAUSE Review, er.educause.edu/blogs/2018/11/10-tips-for-effective-online-discussions Open in a new window
- “Active Learning in an Online Course.” Active Learning in an Online Course | ODEE Resource Center, resourcecenter.odee.osu.edu/course-design-and-pedagogy/active-learning-online-course Open in a new window
- Johnston, Jason. “Best Practices for Synchronous Online Discussions - Higher E.” Learning, 6 Feb. 2017, higherelearning.com/best-practices-for-synchronous-online-discussions Open in a new window
- Learning, Tech &. “Best Practices in Live Synchronous Online Teaching.” TechLearningMagazine, Tech & Learning, 23 Feb. 2009, www.techlearning.com/news/best-practices-in-live-synchronous-online-teaching Open in a new window
- “Les Données Probantes En Éducation.” CTREQ, 5 Oct. 2016, www.ctreq.qc.ca/les-donnees-probantes-en-education/ Open in a new window
- Ralph, Michael. “Teaching Strategies of Award-Winning Online Instructors.” Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation, 17 Apr. 2020, www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-strategies-award-winning-online-instructors Open in a new window
- “Strategies for Managing Online Discussions.” Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning, 18 Sept. 2014, www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/strategies-managing-online-discussions/ Open in a new window
- “Synchronous Online Classes: 10 Tips for Engaging Students.” Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning, 26 June 2017, www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/synchronous-online-classes-10-tips-engaging-students/ Open in a new window
- “Synchronous Online Language Teaching: Strategies to Support Learner Development.” Online Teaching and Learning: Sociocultural Perspectives, doi:10.5040/9781472542007.ch-005
- “Tips for Teaching Online.” Online, 11 Mar. 2020, online.wharton.upenn.edu/blog/tips-for-teaching-online/ Open in a new window
- Wilson, Kristina. “Best Practices for Synchronous Sessions - SPS: Distance Learning.” SPS, 31 Aug. 2017, dl.sps.northwestern.edu/blog/2017/06/best-practices-synchronous-sessions/ Open in a new window.
- Winthrop, Rebecca. “5 Traps That Will Kill Online Learning (and Strategies to Avoid Them) - EdSurge News.” EdSurge, EdSurge, 5 May 2020, www.edsurge.com/news/2020-05-01-5-traps-that-will-kill-online-learning-and-strategies-to-avoid-them Open in a new window